From official calendars

Events

Park-district concerts, library storytimes, farmers markets, and village festivals from official calendars. Ticketed farm days and the indoor rec gym live on Other attractions; plays and concerts live on Resources. Browse by town — including Deer Park, Kildeer, Inverness, and South Barrington — or by type. The official calendars this desk re-checks are on Event sources. Named venues should have a card on Facilities.

• Sun, Sep 13

  Arlington Heights · MarketsFree

  Arlington Heights Farmers Market

  Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Downtown Arlington Heights

  Weekly Saturday market in the downtown Metra district. The park district is running it through Heritage Fest on September 19.

  Source: Arlington Heights Park District. Arlington Heights sheet

• Sun, Sep 13

  Mount Prospect · MarketsFree

  Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

  Sundays, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · West Metra lot · Northwest Highway and Main Street

  The Lions Club market runs rain or shine through October 25 in the downtown Metra lot. Produce, baked goods, and specialty vendors from Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

  Source: Mount Prospect Lions Club. Mount Prospect sheet

• Tue, Sep 15

  Kildeer · CivicFree

  Kildeer Village Board of Trustees

  7:30 p.m. · Kildeer Village Hall · 21911 Quentin Road

  The board meets the third Tuesday of each month. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker; sign in at the start of the meeting.

  Source: Village of Kildeer. Kildeer sheet

• Tue, Sep 15

  Buffalo Grove · LibraryFree

  Learn to Play the Ukulele

  6:30–8:30 p.m. · Vernon Area Public Library · 4 Indian Creek Road, Lincolnshire

  Hands-on beginner session with instructor Steven Steinberg. The Vernon Area Library in Lincolnshire serves Buffalo Grove and the surrounding Lake County towns.

  Source: Village of Buffalo Grove calendar. Buffalo Grove sheet

• Tue, Sep 15

  Palatine · LibraryFree

  ESL Conversation Club (virtual)

  6:30–7:30 p.m. · Palatine Public Library (virtual)

  Online English conversation practice for adults. Register through the library calendar.

  Source: Palatine Public Library District. Palatine sheet

• Wed, Sep 16

  Palatine · LibraryFree

  Preschool Storytime

  10:00–10:30 a.m. · Palatine Public Library · 700 N. North Court

  Drop-in preschool storytime in Story Room AB. The library asks families to register; some sessions fill.

  Source: Palatine Public Library District. Palatine sheet

• Wed, Sep 16

  Buffalo Grove · ConcertsFree

  Summer Concert Series: 7 Soul

  6:30–8:30 p.m. · Adriane Johnson Amphitheater, Mike Rylko Community Park · 951 McHenry Road

  Free outdoor concert, rescheduled from July 31. Bring a chair. Alcohol has to be bought at the park.

  Source: Buffalo Grove Park District / Village of Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove sheet

• Wed, Sep 16

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Jazz with the Brian Patti Prohibition Dance Band

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 16

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Best of Chicago

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Thu, Sep 17

  Deer Park · CivicFree

  Deer Park Board of Trustees

  Evening meeting — see agenda · Deer Park Village Hall · 23680 W. Cuba Road

  Regular village board meeting, with a Committee of the Whole the same night. Agendas are posted on the village site.

  Source: Village of Deer Park. Deer Park sheet

• Thu, Sep 17

  Palatine · Kids & familyFree

  Baby Storytime

  10:00–10:30 a.m. · Palatine Public Library · 700 N. North Court

  Songs and rhymes for babies in Story Room AB. Registration required.

  Source: Palatine Public Library District. Palatine sheet

• Thu, Sep 17

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Blues Show with Brandye Phillips

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Sep 17

  Highland Park · ConcertsPaid

  Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation

  7:00 p.m. · Ravinia Festival · Confirm the park address on ravinia.org before you drive

  Ticketed night at Ravinia. Buy through ravinia.org.

  Source: Ravinia Festival. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Thu, Sep 17

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Ryan Reiss

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 18

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Feels Like the First Time: Tribute to Foreigner with Anthem’s Grand Illusion: Tribute to Styx

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 18

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Jazz Show with the Bourbon ’N Brass Trio with vocalist Terry Sullivan

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 18

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Monster Jam

  7:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 18

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Jimmy Dore

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 18

  Highland Park · ConcertsPaid

  Tom Jones

  8:00 p.m. · Ravinia Festival · Confirm the park address on ravinia.org before you drive

  Ticketed night at Ravinia. Buy through ravinia.org.

  Source: Ravinia Festival. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 18

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Headliner Series

  9:15 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Arlington Heights · FestivalsFree

  Heritage Fest

  9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Arlington Heights Historical Museum · 110 W. Fremont Street

  Exhibits, demonstrations, and live performances presented by the park district, the Memorial Library, the Historical Museum, and the village. The farmers market runs 8 a.m. to noon alongside the fest.

  Source: Arlington Heights Park District. Arlington Heights sheet

• Sat, Sep 19

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Justin Hayward – The Story in Your Eyes Tour

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Jazz, Blues, Pop & Reggae with Justyna Biala

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Monster Jam

  1:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Jimmy Dore

  6:30 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Monster Jam

  7:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Highland Park · ConcertsPaid

  An Evening with Martina McBride

  7:30 p.m. · Ravinia Festival · Confirm the park address on ravinia.org before you drive

  Ticketed night at Ravinia. Buy through ravinia.org.

  Source: Ravinia Festival. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 19

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Headliner Series

  8:45 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Sep 20

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Experience! Dance Floor Open!

  2:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sun, Sep 20

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Monster Jam

  1:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Sep 20

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  “Just Jeff” & Friends

  6:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Sep 20

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Monster Jam

  6:30 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Mon, Sep 21

  Arlington Heights · LibraryFree

  Library pop-up: genealogy resources

  9:00–11:00 a.m. · Arlington Heights Farmers Market

  Arlington Heights Memorial Library staff at the Saturday market with genealogy help. Earlier September pop-ups covered library-card sign-up and One Book, One Village.

  Source: Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Arlington Heights sheet

• Mon, Sep 21

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  $10 Silent Film Series – “The Black Pirate” starring Douglas Fairbanks (1926)

  7:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Film-series screening at the Des Plaines Theatre. Door or series fee on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Tue, Sep 22

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  $1 Film Series – “Apollo 13”

  7:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Film-series screening at the Des Plaines Theatre. Door or series fee on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 23

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Preshow VIP Reception: “Stars for Sara”

  6:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 23

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  “Stars for Sara” benefit to honor the late Sara Janz

  7:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 23

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with Nick Pontarelli Trio

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 23

  Highland Park · ConcertsPaid

  Jacob Collier

  7:30 p.m. · Ravinia Festival · Confirm the park address on ravinia.org before you drive

  Ticketed night at Ravinia. Buy through ravinia.org.

  Source: Ravinia Festival. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 23

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Best of Chicago

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Thu, Sep 24

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Sweet // Prescott Niles’ The Knack

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Sep 24

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Blues Show with Miles Minor “Rockin the Blues”

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Sep 24

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Giulio Gallarotti (Special Event)

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 25

  Long Grove · FestivalsPaid

  Long Grove Apple Fest

  Friday–Sunday; carnival and main-stage hours vary · Historic Downtown Long Grove · Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads

  Apple pies, caramel apples, a carnival, and four stages of live music around the covered bridge. Admission is charged at the gate; kids’ prices and three-day passes are on the business association site.

  Source: Downtown Long Grove Business Association. Long Grove sheet

• Fri, Sep 25

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Terrapin Flyer: Grateful Dead Tribute

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 25

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Blues Show with Sean McKee Blues Band

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 25

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Jesus Trejo

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 25

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Matute

  8:00 p.m. · Rosemont Theatre · 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Rosemont Theatre. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Rosemont Theatre. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Sep 25

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Jesus Trejo

  9:15 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 26

  Wheeling · LibraryFree

  Music & Dance Around the Mediterranean

  2:00–3:00 p.m. · Indian Trails Public Library · 355 Schoenbeck Road

  A free afternoon program of music and dance from the eastern Mediterranean at Wheeling’s library.

  Source: Indian Trails Public Library (via Village of Buffalo Grove calendar). Wheeling sheet

• Sat, Sep 26

  Buffalo Grove · ConcertsFree

  Family Concerts: Dreamtree Shakers

  2:00–2:45 p.m. · Vernon Area Library Learning Garden · 4 Indian Creek Road, Lincolnshire

  A short outdoor family concert with a local Windy City trio. Dance and sing along.

  Source: Village of Buffalo Grove calendar. Buffalo Grove sheet

• Sat, Sep 26

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Mr. Speed – The World’s Best Kiss Tribute

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 26

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Manuel Angel Redondo (Special Event)

  3:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 26

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Jesus Trejo

  6:30 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 26

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  WWE/AAA/NXT Worlds Collide

  7:30 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 26

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Juanes North America Tour 2026

  8:00 p.m. · Rosemont Theatre · 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Rosemont Theatre. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Rosemont Theatre. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Sep 26

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Jesus Trejo

  8:45 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Sep 27

  Arlington Heights · FestivalsFree

  Harmony Fest

  4:00–8:30 p.m. · Harmony Park · Campbell Street and Vail Avenue

  Free live music in downtown Arlington Heights. Food and drinks from neighborhood restaurants are for sale.

  Source: Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Arlington Heights sheet

• Sun, Sep 27

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Leave it to Geezers

  5:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Sep 27

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Roast Battle

  8:30 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 30

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  The Jersey Girls – Afternoon Show!

  1:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Sep 30

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with the Trio featuring trumpeter Doug Scharf

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 1

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Michael Lives Forever: Tribute to Michael Jackson from Brazil

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 1

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Blues with Windy City Rev Ups

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 1

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Sasha Rosser

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 1

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour

  8:00 p.m. · Rosemont Theatre · 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Rosemont Theatre. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Rosemont Theatre. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 2

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses // Close Enemies featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 2

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with Michael Ross Band

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 2

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Emil Wakim

  7:00 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 3

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Los Lonely Boys with special guest Jaik Willis

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 3

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Jazz with the Brian Patti Prohibition Dance Band

  9:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 3

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Emil Wakim

  6:30 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 3

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  JARIPEO RANCHERO

  8:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 3

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026

  8:00 p.m. · Rosemont Theatre · 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Rosemont Theatre. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Rosemont Theatre. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 3

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Emil Wakim

  8:45 p.m. · Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont · 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed comedy at Zanies Rosemont. Buy through the club page — not etix as the primary link.

  Source: Zanies Comedy Club — Rosemont. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Oct 4

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Blues guitarist Tab Benoit with special guest Ghalia Volt

  5:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Tue, Oct 6

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  $1 Film Series – “The Hunt for Red October”

  7:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Film-series screening at the Des Plaines Theatre. Door or series fee on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Oct 7

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Ikons of Rock – The Biggest 80s Classic Rock Stars!

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Oct 7

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with Angel Spiccia and the Trio

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 8

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Blues Show with Sean McKee Blues Band

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 8

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Don Omar “The Last King World Tour”

  8:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 9

  Lake Zurich · LibraryFree

  Storytime in the Park

  10:00–10:45 a.m. · Paulus Park · 200 S. Rand Road

  Ela Area Public Library librarians at Paulus Park. No registration. The Ela district serves Lake Zurich, Kildeer, and parts of Long Grove and Deer Park.

  Source: Ela Area Public Library. Lake Zurich sheet

• Fri, Oct 9

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  W.A.S.P. – 1984 to Headless with special guest KK’s Priest

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 9

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with The Bootleggers featuring Laura Lopardo

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 9

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026

  8:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 10

  Arlington Heights · FestivalsFree

  Autumn Harvest

  11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · North School Park · 307 N. Evergreen Avenue

  Fall crafts, games, hayrides, a scarecrow contest, live music, and food for purchase. Admission to the park program is free.

  Source: Arlington Heights Park District. Arlington Heights sheet

• Sat, Oct 10

  Long Grove · Kids & familyFree

  DIY Scarecrow Day

  12:00–4:00 p.m. · Behind Fred Astaire Dance Studio · 342 Old McHenry Road

  Make a scarecrow to display in historic downtown Long Grove. Pumpkin Palooza runs the same afternoon at Covered Bridge Park.

  Source: Downtown Long Grove Business Association. Long Grove sheet

• Sat, Oct 10

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Jazz, Blues, Pop & Reggae with Justyna Biala

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 10

  Rosemont · ConcertsPaid

  Chicago Wolves vs Manitoba Moose

  7:00 p.m. · Allstate Arena · 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

  Ticketed night at Allstate Arena. Buy through the venue page.

  Source: Allstate Arena. Nearby venues · Venue card

• Sun, Oct 11

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Tony Danza – Standards & Stories

  2:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Tue, Oct 13

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  $1 Film Series – “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”

  7:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Film-series screening at the Des Plaines Theatre. Door or series fee on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Oct 14

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Jazz with the Trio featuring Dakota Horvath

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 15

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 15

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Blues Show with Brandye Phillips

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 16

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Taylor Dayne

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 16

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with The Bootleggers playing 20s & 30s dance favorites

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 17

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  The Musical Box proudly presents…And Then There Was…Phil

  8:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sat, Oct 17

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz with Donny DeMarco & Tune Town

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Sun, Oct 18

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  “I Am He Said” – A Celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee

  3:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Ticketed performance at the Des Plaines Theatre. Buy through the venue page, not a reseller.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Tue, Oct 20

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  $1 Film Series – “Contact”

  7:00 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Film-series screening at the Des Plaines Theatre. Door or series fee on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Wed, Oct 21

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass: Live Latin Jazz with the Trio featuring Jose Luis Contreras

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Thu, Oct 22

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Blues with the Downtown Charlie Brown Band

  7:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

• Fri, Oct 23

  Des Plaines · ConcertsPaid

  Bourbon ’N Brass Speakeasy: Live Jazz, Rat Pack, 70s, 80s, Motown & Dance with Casey Myles & The Bootleggers

  8:30 p.m. · Des Plaines Theatre · 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL

  Bourbon ’N Brass speakeasy night at the Des Plaines Theatre. Entertainment fee at the door — confirm on the venue page.

  Source: Des Plaines Theatre. Des Plaines sheet · Venue card

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